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ACCA APM – Advanced Performance Management

Master advanced performance management techniques and pass your APM exam with confidence. Expert-led, exam-focused and built for Strategic Professional candidates ready to evaluate and advise on complex performance challenges at the highest level.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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Strategic performance systems

Design and evaluate performance management systems aligned to strategy.

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Advanced performance measurement

Apply Balanced Scorecard, integrated reporting and value-based management.

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Performance in external context

Assess globalisation, sustainability and digital change impact on performance.

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Professional judgement & evaluation

Critically evaluate performance data and advise senior stakeholders.

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Full APM syllabus coverage

Every topic and exam objective. Aligned with the latest ACCA syllabus materials.

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Exam technique

Master constructed response, professional marks and critical evaluation skills.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

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Syllabus Topic Videos

Full HD lecture videos for every APM topic

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Kit Question Videos

Worked solutions with exam technique guidance

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Chapter-by-Chapter Quizzes

Chapter-by-Chapter Quizzes Graded quizzes with automated feedback

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Exam-Focused Study Notes

Concise notes written for the APM exam

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Tutor Support via WhatsApp

Direct access to your tutor throughout

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Weekly Live Sessions

Bonus pre-exam sessions — recordings available

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Final Mock Exam

Full exam-style mock with tutor feedback

ACCA APM Exam Paper Overview

The ACCA Advanced Performance Management (APM) paper is a Strategic Professional-level exam that develops advanced skills in performance evaluation, strategic planning, and decision-making. Building on the foundations of Performance Management (PM), the APM syllabus focuses on applying management accounting techniques in complex business scenarios. It equips candidates with the ability to analyze organizational performance, align strategy with operational outcomes, and provide insightful recommendations to improve business efficiency and competitiveness.

ACCA APM Exam Syllabus and Structure

The ACCA APM exam structure consists of a 3-hour 15-minute case-based paper, designed to test both technical knowledge and professional skills. Section A includes a compulsory case study worth a significant portion of marks, while Section B contains additional scenario-based questions requiring detailed analysis and evaluation. Candidates are expected to demonstrate skills such as critical thinking, commercial awareness, data interpretation, and the ability to communicate strategic insights effectively in a professional format.

Key syllabus areas in ACCA APM include strategic performance measurement, performance evaluation of businesses and divisions, risk and uncertainty, budgeting and forecasting, and the impact of external factors on performance. The paper also emphasizes the use of both financial and non-financial performance indicators, big data and analytics, and modern performance management techniques such as the Balanced Scorecard. A strong understanding of how to apply these concepts in real-world contexts is essential for success.

To perform well in the ACCA APM exam, students should focus on practicing past exam questions, developing strong analytical and written communication skills, and improving time management. Regular exposure to case study scenarios helps build the ability to interpret data and provide well-justified recommendations. Students should also stay updated with current business trends and practice linking theory to practical situations.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need to pass

Your course package gives you complete access to all the resources, support, and tools you need to study effectively and pass your exam.

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Lecture Videos

36 hrs

Complete syllabus coverage with professional HD lecture videos you can watch at your own pace.

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Complete study notes

Comprehensive, printable study notes structured exactly to the syllabus.

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Chapter quizzes

Chapter-by-chapter quizzes to test your understanding before moving on.

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Live sessions

Pre-exam live online session for additional practice (recordings available).

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Question videos

32 hrs

Extensive worked examples walking through past exam questions step by step.

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Customized study plan

Personalized study plan with mobile app to track your daily progress.

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Tutor support

Active tutor support over WhatsApp groups — ask questions and get answers fast.

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Mock exam

Final mock exam with detailed feedback to prepare you for the real thing.

Most students require 10 to 12 weeks of structured study, dedicating 160 to 180 hours in total. APM is a written, application-heavy Strategic Professional option paper, so extensive scenario practice, examiner report reviews, and timed mock exams are essential for developing the evaluative writing style required to pass.

While PM focuses on core management accounting techniques and short computational scenarios, APM elevates the subject to a strategic, board-level perspective. It requires students to critically evaluate performance management systems, advise senior management on performance measurement frameworks, and integrate strategy, leadership, and external factors into their recommendations.

The syllabus covers strategic planning and control, external influences on organisational performance, performance measurement systems and design (including Balanced Scorecard, Building Block, and Performance Pyramid models), strategic performance measurement, divisional performance and transfer pricing, and performance evaluation and corporate failure prediction models.

The APM exam is a 3-hour 15-minute computer-based exam (CBE) divided into two sections: Section A (one compulsory 50-mark case-study question) and Section B (two 25-mark questions from a choice of three). Professional skills marks are awarded for clarity, analysis, scepticism, and commercial evaluation. The pass mark is 50%.

APM is predominantly written and evaluative rather than computational, but numerical analysis still plays an important role. Students must be able to calculate and, more importantly, critique performance measures, variances, KPIs, and financial ratios, and then translate these findings into insightful strategic advice tailored to the scenario.

Performance measurement frameworks (especially the Balanced Scorecard), transfer pricing, divisional performance (ROI, RI, EVA), critique of existing performance reports, key performance indicators, and the impact of external factors such as stakeholder expectations and environmental reporting appear consistently. Corporate failure models and benchmarking are also recurring areas.

The leading causes of failure include generic textbook answers that ignore the scenario, weak critical evaluation of performance measures, poor time management, and inadequate application of frameworks. Many students also lose marks by merely describing models rather than applying and critiquing them in the context of the organisation described.

Our course includes live interactive tutor support, updated-recorded lectures for flexible preparation, comprehensive study notes, customized study planner, weekly basis live sessions, performance frameworks workshops, scenario-based case study sessions, topic related quizzes, weekly basis assignments, progress tests, detailed marking feedback, and a full mock exam with examiner-style debriefs. Students also gain access to our question bank, and a pre-exam intensive revision bootcamp.

Course Curriculum

Course Pricing

ACCA APM - June 2026 Attempt

$150 USD

  • Complete Online Course With Tutor Support

    • One time payment. Access starts today and expires on 12.06.2026
    • Best for those who have busy work schedules
    • Detailed video lectures on complete syllabus
    • Video lectures for exam questions and solutions
    • Detailed study notes
    • Active tutor support on WhatsApp group
    • Regular update on materials
    • Weekly live sessions
    • Weekly assignments and progress tests
    • Final mock exam
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ACCA APM - Sept 2026 Attempt

$190 USD

  • Complete Online Course With Tutor Support

    • One time payment. Access starts today and expires on 12.09.2026
    • Best for those who have busy work schedules
    • Detailed video lectures on complete syllabus
    • Video lectures for exam questions and solutions
    • Detailed study notes
    • Active tutor support on WhatsApp group
    • Regular update on materials
    • Weekly live sessions
    • Weekly assignments and progress tests
    • Final mock exam
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About Tutor

Ms. Liliya (FCCA) is a qualified and experienced accounting and finance professional.  She has over a decade of experience working in one of the Big Four audit firms in assurance and financial advisory.  Liliya has also worked in a senior management position  and served in a multinational organization as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) She has an excellent proven track record as an accounting professional.

She is a nationwide position holder in her ACCA professional qualification in the ACCA AFM (P4) exam.  Since 2017, she has been teaching different papers from the ACCA qualification.  She has a profound interest in financial management, performance management, and financial reporting. 

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